What is Action on Sectarianism?

Accessible on computers, tablets and mobile phones, this website will act as a central gateway to information and resources tackle sectarianism in Scotland by providing tailored user access to four distinct target groups:

Children and Young people

Accessible on computers, tablets and mobile phones, this website will act as a central gateway to information and resources to tackle sectarianism in Scotland by providing tailored user access to four distinct target groups:

The aim of the website is to provide 'information that inspires action' in local communities across Scotland by sharing stories of those affected sectarianism and showcasing the work and resources that are able to address it.

Who's it for?

The website is for everyone, including: Children, young people and adults in local communities. Community Groups, Local Authorities, Youth Work projects, Schools, Businesses, Government Agencies and Academics.

What's it like?

Action on Sectarianism looks and feels the same on multiple platforms; computers; tablets and mobile phones. It acts as a one stop shop to the best resources, marketing and educational initiatives from across Scotland and includes; Three unique public channels for children,

young people and adults with music, videos, stories, practical guides, parental advice and an interactive zone, designed to get folk thinking differently about the issue and sharing their perspectives. The AoS Network, a dedicated secure channel where practitioners and activists

can share their work and research and look at innovative ways of communicating this to the public.

Who else is involved?

The Scottish Government has initiated and funded a number of innovative projects and educational resources to support sectarianism over the last few years, including ‘Beyond a Culture of Two Halves.’ In 2012 an independent advisory group was set up, chaired by

Dr Duncan Morrow, to inform policy on sectarianism. There are a number of communities and organizations across Scotland currently working together to tackle sectarianism, and the Scottish Government is funding a range of approaches with £9m investment over three years.

The swift legislative response and investment in local community projects demonstrates the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackle the issue but there is now a need to effect long-term cultural change and that requires a wider, longer term approach. Youth Link

Scotland has worked with a range of partner organizations, agencies, communities and individuals to generate content for the website and will continue to work in partnership to achieve the ultimate goal of a Scotland free from sectarianism.

Want to get involved?

The design of the website as an open source platform allows for east access and editing of their website with this option being open to anyone in the Action on Sectarianism (AoS) Network. Youth Link Scotland has offered training for

administrators and editors of the website and will continue to offer this option so that the website stays fresh and is open to all.

New Survey on Orange Walks

A new survey by Censuswide on Orange Walks in Glasgow found that two-thirds (67%) of Glaswegians would support a ban.

1,100 people took part in the survey, with 351 people taking part from Glasgow.

Matt Poole, general manager, said: "While useful for understanding the wider context on an issue, opinions are not always rooted in hard facts and figures, which is why we decided to carry out this particular piece of research."

In Glasgow, more than half calling for a ban (51%) said it was due to finding the marches intimidating and 52% said it was for disruption of travel.

A spokesperson for the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland said: "We note that the pollsters only spoke with 351 people in Glasgow. To try and suggest that this figure is representative of opinion in Glasgow simply isn't credible."